Veronica spicata 'Icicle'
Speedwell
Photo courtesy of Bailey Nurseries
- Spikes of white flowers
- Blooms early to late summer
- Upright, clump forming habit
- Lance-shaped, grey-green leaves
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Garden
Ground Cover
Heat Tolerant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average, medium moisture, well drained soil and full sun Avoid wet winter conditions, Ensure consistent moisture in summer Deadhead to extend bloom time
Height: 18-24 in
Spread: 12-24 in
Spacing: 18 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 3-8
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Ground Cover
- Container
- Summer Bloomer
- Heat Tolerant
- Edging
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Long Blooming
- Rock Garden
- Mass Planting
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Drought Tolerant
- Low Maintenance
- Salt Tolerant
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Creeping/Ground Cover
- Upright
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Veronica
Common Name: Spiked Speedwell
Bushy, well-branched perennial with narrow, lance-shaped, green leaves. Upright, candle-like flower spikes are covered with tiny flowers in a variety of colors such as pink, white, purple and blue. Blooms late spring through summer. Great for beds and borders, naturalistic plantings and pollinator gardens.